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November 2023

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Science Week: Rapid Fire Research

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The College of Science’s signature student research presentation event is BACK! Participants have four minutes and four slides to present their BIG IDEA. USU undergraduates and graduate students of all majors are invited to participate in this fun, fast-paced activity before an enthusiastic, supportive audience. Prizes will be awarded to the top three participants, judged by on-campus professors. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. Want to apply to participate in Rapid Fire Research? Learn more and complete the online application by midnight, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023: usu.edu/science/events/rapid-research

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Eccles Science Learning Center Auditorium | More Info

Nov

Science Week: Rapid Fire Research

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5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Eccles Science Learning Center Auditorium | More Info

Nov

Science Unwrapped: Radioactivity

Special Event | Science Unwrapped

Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to Science Unwrapped, the free, public outreach program of USU's College of Science. Featured speaker is USU physicist Tonya Triplett, who presents, "Radioactivity: What's Wrong with *That* Nucleus?," as part of our "Building on Basics" series. Refreshments and hands-on learning activities follow the talk.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Eccles Science Learning Center Auditorium | More Info

Nov

Tree Planting at Wuda Ogwa

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Seeking Volunteers for a Tree Planting Event on Saturday, November 4, 2023!

Join our partners with the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation to help plant cottonwoods, willows, dogwoods, and other native plants at the Wuda Ogwa restoration site.

The event will be held from 9am to 3pm just north of Preston, ID (roughly 2 hours from Salt Lake City, UT -or- 40 minutes from Logan, UT).

Participants are encouraged to bring their own shovels, work gloves, lunch, and reusable water bottles. Water and snacks will be provided. We’re looking forward to volunteering and hope that you’ll join us!

Sign up at the link below, and email Maria Moncur (mmoncur@nwbshoshone.com) with any questions. https://ow.ly/ubBX50PSYyY

9:00 am - 3:00 pm | More Info

Nov

USU Insect Tours Open House

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All ages are invited to a free open house hosted by the USU Entomology Club. View insect displays and hear presentations by USU students describing their favorite arthropods.

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Life Sciences Building | More Info

Nov

Explore The Future of AI and Business with Dr. Luke Hutchinson

Special Event | Career Exploration Trips

Join the USU AI Club for an exclusive evening featuring Dr. Luke Hutchinson, a former Google employee and distinguished MIT alum in Computer Science. Dr. Hutchinson's diverse background spans from cancer research to studying at Harvard Medical School, and now, diving into the entrepreneurial world with a unique, AI-driven dating app.

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Huntsman Hall | More Info

Nov

Why Intermountain Matters

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Dr. Farina King (Diné) from the University of Oklahoma, will talk about the history of the Intermountain Indian School, one of the largest federal boarding schools for Native Americans that existed in Brigham City from 1950-1984. Dr. King will discuss why the legacy of Intermountain matters and should be honored, remembered, and recognized today.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | More Info

Nov

Used Outdoor Equipment and Gear Sale

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Looking for outdoor gear and equipment but don't want to drop a bunch of cash? Visit Outdoor Programs used equipment and gear sale on November 10th from noon-7pm. Get exclusive access as a USU student as the first 3 hours are only open to current USU students - just make sure to have your ID to get in. Gear will include everything from summer gear like bikes and hiking equipment to winter gear like skis and snowshoes. You won't want to miss out! It will be located at the Old OP Shop in the Distribution Center by Maverick Stadium.

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm | More Info

Nov

Advice for Girls: An All-Women Ski Film

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Grab your favorite ski buddies and join us at the Eccles Conference Center Room 216 on November 15th at 7pm for a screening of Advice for Girls! It's free for students and $5 for the public. “Advice for Girls” puts a spotlight on the collective experience of women in the ski industry. The film showcases advice from three generations of women in skiing. Each generation reminds women and girls of all ages that they are worthy of success, allowed to take up space, and are extremely valuable to the ski industry. With an intersectional cast featuring all types of women – women of color, queer women, women with disabilities, and more – the crew hopes that everyone can find someone in the film to connect to.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Eccles Conference Center | More Info

Nov

Turkey Trot 5k

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This is a fun run/walk 5k on Friday, November 17th at 4pm. Join us with your family and friends as we take you through our beautiful campus! Registration is $10! Students, log-in with your A# to get your discount price of $5. We will have awards for the top three female and male finishers. All participants will receive a reusable bag and race bib when you register and show up to the race. Also, we are collecting nonperishable food items to be donated to the Family Place! Please help bring items in for this great cause to help out our surrounding community!

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Aggie Recreation Center (ARC) | More Info

Nov

USU Physics November Demo Show

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Science enthusiasts of all ages are invited to USU Physics annual November Demo Show. This year's theme is "High Voltage and Big Sparks: Electromagnetic Induction.” The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Emert Auditorium, (Room ESLC 130) of the Eccles Science Learning Center on campus. All ages are welcome and admission is free. USU’s Department of Physics was inspired to create the annual series by England’s Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, which have been a popular British tradition since 1825. Parking for the event is available in the university parking terraces at 700 East 600 North and 850 East 700 North in Logan. The Eccles Science Learning Center is located north of Old Main and south of the Taggart Student Center. For more information about the November Demo Show, contact the USU Department of Physics at 435-797-2857.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Eccles Science Learning Center Auditorium | More Info

Nov

Engineering Extravaganza Junior

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Engineering Extravaganza Jr. is designed for 3rd-5th grade students to explore what it means to be an engineer. Students will participate in hands-on learning related to the four engineering departments at USU: Mechanical and Aerospace, Civil and Environmental, Computer and Electrical, and Biological engineering. This activity is for all students, but girls in these grades are especially encouraged to attend!

*Parents of students are required to attend for the entirety of the event.

8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Engineering Building | More Info

Nov